Battle of Badges hockey players to meet with CHaD patients at WDH

DOVER — Local area firefighters and police officers will take to the ice next month for the sixth annual Battle of the Badges All-Star Hockey Championship game in Manchester.

This year, teams will be made up of both New Hampshire police and fire players, mixed with new to the game and veteran skaters. Teams will be split East versus West in a highly competitive game to raise money for Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock, beginning at 5 p. m. on March 16.

Since 2008, the Battle has raised $792,000, with $188,000 coming in just last year from 5,500 fans. This year’s goal is raise $208,000, to reach the $1 million marker.

“The support we have received from our local heroes, sponsors and communities has been nothing short of amazing and we look forward to seeing existing and new fans in the stands as we cheer for all those who have made a great commitment to our CHaD kids,” CHaD Community Relations Director, Sharon Brown, said in a public statement.

Team West will be led by Lt. Pete Favreau of the Manchester Police Department and Team East will be led by Lt. Micky Drouin of Dover Fire and Rescue.

Both captains have participated since 2008.

Today, some of the players, including Team East’s captain, will meet with CHaD patients at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital on the third floor from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Ticket and donation information for the game can be found at www.ChaDHockey.org.

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